Baroota
SA 5495 • South Australia
About Baroota
Baroota is a small rural locality in the Port Pirie area in the mid-north of SA, situated approximately 225 kilometres from Adelaide CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 199 square kilometres of farming and pastoral country in the southern Flinders foothills.
The nearest town of Port Pirie, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Port Pirie is a major industrial city known for the Nyrstar lead smelter and as a service centre for the mid-north farming district. There is no public transport serving Baroota; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Baroota falls under postcode 5495 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Port Pirie is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Fifth Street